Cefadroxil (Cefadroxil)
Overview of Cefadroxil
Cefadroxil is a first generation semisynthetic cephalosporin antibiotic. Cephalosporins are derivatives of 7-aminocephalosporic acid and are closely related to penicillins in structure. Cephalosporins have a six membered sulfur containing ring adjoining a ß lactam ring. Cefadroxil is very active against gram positive cocci. Antibiotics require constant drug level in body for therapeutic effect. This is achieved by taking the medication at regular interval of time throughout the day and night as prescribed. Cefadroxil is important to take the drug for the full time period as prescribed. If you discontinue the therapy, it may result in ineffective treatment.
Indication of Cefadroxil
Cefadroxil is primarily indicated in conditions like Arrhythmias after myocardial infarction, As an antidote to organophosphorous (insecticides) poisoning, Pharyngitis, Respiratory tract infections, Skin infections, Tonsillitis, Urinary tract infection.
Contraindication of Cefadroxil
No data regarding the contra indications of Cefadroxil is available.
Side Effects of Cefadroxil
The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Cefadroxil are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Dizziness, Anorexia, Diarrhea, Fever, Chills, Urticaria, Vaginitis, Glossitis, Dermatitis, Paresthesias, Bleeding.
Precautions of Cefadroxil
Cefadroxil should be used with caution in patients with impaired kidney or liver function. Appropriate measure should be taken if secondary infection occurs. It should be used with caution (if contains tartrazine) in patients with aspirin hypersensitivity, because it may cause allergic reactions (including bronchial asthma).